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Redefining Fear

Faith Beyond Fear

I’ve been thinking a lot about the word fear. It’s an interesting word with multiple meanings. Profound reverence The noun definitions for fear describe human emotions like danger or anxiety. One definition describes  a different emotion: an intense respect toward God. Not respect in an undefined deity, or the concept of some cosmic force. Not even in a human leader. Profound Reverence It refers to a “profound reverence, especially toward God.” Profound Reverance In fact, this definition of fear even changes … Continue reading →

Flying Through the Air with Faith

Faith Beyond Fear

Family Camp, an idyllic location in the middle of the piney woods of East Texas where families unplug from the world and spend a week with the Lord and each other. We made plans almost a year ago to come to Family Camp. We sat on the waiting list until a few months ago, but now we are here! My family of four bursts at the seams with excitement looking at all the activities in store for us.  The view … Continue reading →

Faith, Fear, and Fire Hydrants

Faith Beyond Fear

How do we learn to fear? Is it ingrained in us by our parents or is there a fear gene? Maybe we get burned and become overly cautious. We can all admit fear isn’t always bad. It protects us from danger. “That lion looks hungry…” “That ledge looks narrow.” “Run, Daphne! I see a clown!” Fear insulates us from the world around us and keeps us moving when situations look grim, but it also restricts us. Maybe you’re like me … Continue reading →

 The Dreaded F Word: Overcoming Fear

Faith Beyond Fear

The dreaded F word, FEAR. It rears its ugly head often in my life even though God says, “Do not fear.” Plagued by fear of not being good enough, I have struggled with this issue due to abuse in my early childhood and young adulthood, leaving me to feel like not even God could use me. In reality, this fear manipulated me into believing Satan’s words instead of God’s.  I struggled to believe God really loved me. Yes, He sent … Continue reading →

Faith Beyond Fear is…

Faith Beyond Fear

Choosing to step beyond: fear of the unknown, Anxiety over losing someone or something we love, Dread of looming health issues, Fear of failure, Fear of success, Or any of the innumerable ways fear can attack. Nothing makes the enemy happier than for us to tremble in fear. It doesn’t mean we move forward when fear dissipates or magically disappears. We can move BEYOND the fear into faith. I’ve found the more I step out in faith THROUGH my fear, the … Continue reading →